On This Day (September 17, 1984) was the Date my Mom was Given as Her Original Due Date

On this day, (September 17, 1984) was the date my mom was given as her original due date for me. But the good Lord (whichever general deity you pray to), or energy that created the universe must have decided that July 2nd would be perfect because they knew I would love football so much, and that I didn’t want to be missing preseason football, as well as high school, and college football either! When asked by their compatriots as to why they would let me be born so early, and with cerebral palsy, the supreme being/creator of the universe, must’ve replied with “he’ll be fine! You’ve never met this kid, but he can handle it. We’ve got other people who are hungry, tired, and being abused in all manner of ways. Brad Freeman is the least of our problems. He’s a winner.” Hehe.

Thank You to All 9/11 First Responders

I wanted to take the time to convey my deepest condolences to the victims, their families, survivors, and 1st responders of the 9/11 World Trade Center attack. It’s a day that’s ingrained in everyone’s memory, as well as mine. I’m 34 now, but was 17 at the time, and I remember it vividly. May you find peace. May history always remember your sacrifice, and never forget the tragedy of this day.

And to the 1st responders who survived the attacks, but their mental, emotional, and physical health is in question because of all the things they ingested, and endured during that traumatic day, thank you for the courage to do what’s right, and put yourselves before other people, even though you knew it would most likely be dangerous not only in the short term, but in the long term down the road.